Senior Corporate Associate - M&A & Transactional Law

Pernini Legal, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 171,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

Pernini Legal, Inc. seeks a Senior Corporate Associate to join its Corporate Practice Group in Charlotte or Raleigh. This role focuses on sophisticated transactional work alongside a collaborative team that mentors and supports long-term growth.

Qualified candidates will have a JD from a top-tier school, NC Bar admission, and 6+ years in corporate transactional work, including both buy-side and sell-side experience. Strong drafting, negotiation, and client-relations skills are essential.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with excellent academic record.
• Active North Carolina Bar admission in good standing.
• 6+ years of substantive corporate transactional experience in a sophisticated law firm setting.
• Experience advising on buy-side and sell-side M&A and complex transactions.
• Strong drafting and negotiation of acquisition agreements and related documents.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on buy-side and sell-side mergers and acquisitions transactions.
• Structure, negotiate, and document complex corporate and commercial transactions.
• Conduct and oversee due diligence reviews and related transaction analysis.
• Draft and negotiate definitive agreements, disclosure schedules, and closing materials.
• Counsel clients on transaction strategy, risk allocation, and business objectives.
• Manage deal execution from LOI through post-closing matters.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate successful transaction outcomes.
• Collaborate with attorneys across tax, finance, employment, IP, and regulatory practices.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while delivering practical guidance.

Skills

Corporate transactions

M&A experience

Due diligence

Drafting agreements

Negotiation skills

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Job description

Pernini Legal, Inc. seeks a Senior Corporate Associate to join its Corporate Practice Group in Charlotte or Raleigh. This role focuses on sophisticated transactional work alongside a collaborative team that mentors and supports long-term growth.

Qualified candidates will have a JD from a top-tier school, NC Bar admission, and 6+ years in corporate transactional work, including both buy-side and sell-side experience. Strong drafting, negotiation, and client-relations skills are essential.